Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (PART 2 of 2)

Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (Part 2 of 2) [Print Document]

In the first part, we looked at the seven trumpet judgments and expounded on them a little. We saw how devastating they will be to the wicked, who will not repent from their sins during the seven-year tribulation. Now, we will look at an overview of the vial judgments, which are seven stages of the seventh trumpet judgment, and we will expound on these a little.

An Overview of the 7 Vial Judgments

The 1st vial — (Revelation 16:2) “And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.”

Noisome means “hurtful” and “destructive”, according to Webster’s 1828 dictionary. According to this dictionary, grievous means: “2. Afflictive; painful...” [and] “3. Causing grief or sorrow.” This noisome and grievous sore is a very hurtful and destructive disease that these wicked people will be struck with. Sores will likely rise all over their bodies. They will last for a long time (See the fifth vial).

The 2nd Vial — (Revelation 16:3) “And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.”

The second vial and the second trumpet are similar, but the second vial causes all the animals in the sea that have a soul (but not a spirit) to die. All the world’s oceans will become as blood. The second trumpet caused just a third of all the ocean to become blood. Now, the judgment is stronger than ever because the people’s hearts are more hardened than ever. This will devastate the world’s economy.

The 3rd  Vial — (Revelation 16:4-6) “[4] And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. [5] And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. [6] For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.”

(The Yangtze river became red on Sept. 11, 2012.
This is a sign of when rivers will be filled with blood.)

The third trumpet judgment saw a third of rivers, streams, and springs becoming poisonous. But, the third vial causes almost all of the rivers and fountains of water to become blood. The reason we know that not all of these water sources are turned to blood is that God’s people will be in wilderness locations where God will provide for them (Revelation 12).

Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (PART 1 of 2)

Expounding the Trumpet and Vial Judgments in the Book of Revelation (Part 1 of 2) [Print Document]

Revelation 10:7

“[7] But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.”

God was putting on my heart to write an article about Revelation 10:7. This article will look at the deeper meaning behind the verse and how it applies to the world today and in the future. Let’s look at the last part of Revelation 10:7: “... the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.” When the seventh angel has sounded his trumpet, the prophecy of the future and of judgments on the earth shall be fulfilled.

In Revelation 8-9, we read about six trumpets that are sounded by six angels. The seventh angel blows his trumpet in Revelation 11. These trumpets announce sequential judgments that literally shall fall upon the earth and shall affect billions of people. Some Christians think these judgments are figurative or allegorical, but we must go according to God’s Word and the Spirit of God, and not man’s opinions. I encourage you to seek God for yourselves to see if what I am writing here is of God. (See Jeremiah 33:3 and John 16:13.).

An Overview of the Trumpet Judgments

Let’s look at an overview of the trumpet judgments in Revelation 8-9.

The 1st trumpet — Hail and fire, mingled with blood, are cast upon the earth. All the green grass is burnt up and one third of the trees are burnt up. The blood is literal blood. It is the blood of those who were martyred for their

faith in Jesus and in God’s Word. (God showed me this. You may seek God about this.). In Revelation 16:4-7, the rivers and fountains of water are turned to blood. It is revealed why this will happen. Revelation 16:6 says: “For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.” For the same reason, this blood is poured upon the wicked as judgment for the shedding of innocent blood and for shedding the blood of the martyrs.

The 2nd trumpet — A giant asteroid falls into the sea and a third of all fish and other sea creatures are killed. And, a third of the sea becomes blood. That means, a third of all the ocean is blood. A third of the ships are destroyed. This judgment will devastate the world economy. Many countries depend on the sea for transportation and food. The blood-filled sea would make transportation slower and more costly. Also, without a third of the fish, the food supply would be significantly harmed.

The Marine Stewardship Council said on their website some interesting facts about the consumption of fish:

“In 2013, fish accounted for about 17% of the global population's intake of animal protein.”

“In 2013, fish provided 3.1 billion people with almost 20% of their intake of animal protein.”

“In some countries, fish accounts for more than 25% of animal protein intake.”

The 3rd trumpet — The star wormwood is an asteroid that is filled with a very bitter and poisonous substance. This asteroid breaks apart in the atmosphere and the pieces land in many areas to make the water bitter and poisonous (i.e. it kills men who drink it). The pieces land in a third of the rivers and upon the fountains of water (i.e. streams and springs) around the world.

“The Word of the LORD to His people: The hour is late.” (11/13/14)

“The Word of the LORD to His people: The hour is late.” (11/13/14)

To the reader: This message is nothing I came up with. God told me to write this down. I tested this with the test of the spirits found in 1 John 4:1-4. These words in quotes are not my words, but God's. All glory be to God! I encourage you to seek God with all your heart and come to Him while there is time.

The days we are living in are very dark and serious. Jesus Christ is coming for a pure bride at His appointed time. If He were to come today, would you be ready to meet a Holy God and a righteous Judge? (Look at the end for how to get saved and have a relationship with Jesus Christ.)

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God said these words to His people:

“My people, I AM the LORD thy God and I love you very much. I am writing to those who love Me and who are seeking Me because they love Me.

Come to Me and do not turn away from Me and I will be found of you. The devil shall soon set up his kingdom and he shall reign over the Earth. He shall deceive many because they did not receive the love of the truth.

The events that I described in Revelation shall come to pass soon.

The beast shall rise out of the sea. The Antichrist shall come and he shall deceive many and cause many to worship him. Do not fall for his trap, My people. Come and seek Me while you still can.

Seek Me and you will find Me if you search for Me with all your heart. The time is very short: the hour is very late. Seek Me and you will find Me if you search for Me with all your heart.

The hour has come for My judgment to reach your country.

You need to seek Me with all your heart and you will find Me.

I, the LORD your God, have spoken.”

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I encourage you to seek God and to turn to Him with all your heart.

Jeremiah 29:13

13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Repent from any sin God convicts you about.

Psalm 37:27

27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

Romans 6:16

16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Psalm 32:5-6 (bold added)

5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.

[NOTE: "...surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him." When the floods of great waters (judgment) come, people who are not seeking God now will not be able to hear from God. "...they shall not come nigh unto him." These people shall not come near God because they are resisting God now like Pharaoh did when God called out to Pharaoh to repent and let God's people go. (See Exodus 8:25-32 and in other parts of Exodus.)]

Ezekiel 33:13 (bold added)

13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.

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IF YOU ARE SEEKING TO KNOW GOD, please read this message.

God loves us so much that He sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and shed His precious blood to pay for all of these sins. He rose from the dead on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 and Romans 5:8-11).

If you repent (turn away) from your sins (Acts 3:19), and believe and confess aloud that Christ has done this for you (Romans 10:9-10), and have made Him your Lord and Savior (again Romans 10:9-10) you are saved.

Now seek God with all your heart. Seek to know Him and you will (Jeremiah 29:13).

John 17:3 says: "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

Jeremiah 29:13

13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.